The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Said nine persons died and 10 others were injured in a gas explosion that occurred at Aba Road, Sabon Gari, Kano State.
Nuradeen Abdullahi, NEMA Kano Territorial Coordinator, , confirmed the development to newsmen during a briefing in Kano on Tuesday evening.
“The death toll in the gas explosion which occurred at Aba Road in Sabon Gari of Fagge Local Government Area, Kano, has increased to nine.
He said the rescue operation was led by the D.G NEMA Mustapha Habib.
“The Director-General NEMA led the rescue team and excavators were mobilised to ensure removal of trapped victims.
He urged the general public, particularly those living in the affected area, to remain calm.